onCongratulations your acceptance to SVA!
ONote from SVA’s Director of Admissions
n behalf of the SVA Admissions team, I’d like to further introduce you to our global creative community and give you a sense of what may lay ahead for you by studying at the School of Visual Arts. SVA has graduated more than 40,000 individuals who, like yourself, dreamt of beginning their collegiate experience in New York City and embracing their passion and potential in a creative field.
The content in this booklet was sourced mostly from SVA students and has been compiled to give you a sense of what they like to do and what they’re thinking about (as well as what they’re wearing and eating, and what supplies they’re using to make their next piece).
You’ll likely sense that our students really enjoy life in New York City, including all it offers culturally. By attending SVA, you’ll have access to some of the world’s most prominent museums, galleries, theaters and festivals—inspiration from which you can take back into the studio or classroom just blocks away.
If you enroll at SVA, you’ll be immersed in your creative discipline and be pushed to expand the forms your work will take. You’ll also refine and evaluate your point of view in dialogue with our professional faculty and with a diverse and intellectually curious group of classmates from around the world.
I hope you will become part of our community, and I look forward to seeing you soon.
Congratulations again!
MATTHEW FARINA, MFA, ED.D. Director of Admissions
SVA
This little book includes fun old-time New York favorites (and a few newer ones) to grab a bite, hang out, see cool art and a guide on where to get tons of awesome art supplies.
WELC OMES NY
TOYOU
COL0R BIG CITY
Go ahead and get crazy wild!
SADIE WITHERS
“I PLAN TO ARRIVE, GET SOME POPPYSEED BAGELS AND PREPARE FOR WHAT’S NEXT.”
KALUSTYAN’S
SINCE 1944
123 Lexington Avenue (bet. East 28th and East 29th streets)
An Indian grocery store in Curry Hill known for aisles of Indian and Middle Eastern herbs, spices, teas and much more.
VILLAGE YOKOCHO
SINCE 1995
8 Stuyvesant Street, 2nd floor (bet. Third Avenue and East 9th Street)
Japanese noodles, dumplings and skewers in an always-lively spot that anchors the East Village’s Little Tokyo.
SINCE 1938
127 Second Avenue (bet. East Seventh Street and St. Marks Place) Vegetarian before it was cool, this kosher lunch counter has great soups and Eastern European comfort foods.
Hey! Check out these tried-and-true NY institutions where you can’t go wrong!!!
BARNEY GREENGRASS
SINCE 1908
541 Amsterdam Avenue (bet. West 86th and West 87th streets) “The Sturgeon King” has been serving cured fish and more for generations.
KATZ’S DELICATESSEN
SINCE 1888
205 East Houston Street (at Ludlow Street)
Grab a ticket at the entrance, order a pastrami sandwich and reenact a famous scene from an ’80s movie.
RUSS & DAUGHTERS
SINCE 1914 179 East Houston Street (bet. Orchard and Allen streets) Choose from a nearly endless variety of fish dishes and sweets like babka.
2ND AVE DELI
SINCE 1954
162 East 33rd Street (bet. Third and Lexington avenues); 1442 First Avenue (at East 75th Street) No longer on Second Avenue. Order p’tcha (jellied calves feet) by special request.
VENIERO’S
SINCE 1894
342 East 11th Street (bet. First and Second avenues) Yummy Italian pastries.
AVORY
LAMAZOU
SINCE 1994
LA DELICE
SINCE 1935
372 Third Avenue (at East 27th Street) Old-school bakery with cannoli and other treats.
370 Third Avenue (at East 27th Street) More than 150 types of cheese, plus meats, mean great sandwiches.
MURRAY’S CHEESE
SINCE 1940
Multiple locations, flagship at 254 Bleecker Street (bet. Leroy and Morton streets)
A New York institution. Cheese, cheese and more cheese, please!
BY THE SLICE OR PIE
Joe’s Pizza, multiple locations, original at 7 Carmine Street; Di Fara, multiple locations, original at 1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn; Prince Street Pizza, 27 Prince Street
NEAPOLITAN
Motorino, multiple locations, 349 East 12th Street; Roberta’s, multiple locations, original at 261 Moore Street, Brooklyn; Paulie Gee’s, 60 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn
PIES ONLY
Lombardi’s, 32 Spring Street; Grimaldi’s, 1 Front Street, Brooklyn; John’s of Bleecker Street, 278 Bleecker Street
S T O R Y
OF NY
UNOFFICIAL
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PIZ ZA
NEW YORK PIZZA is world-renowned, with a distinctive thin crust, sweet tomato sauce, oregano and the perfect amount of mozzarella cheese. Like the city itself, this pizza has evolved from the first pizzeria, Lombardi’s, opened in 1905. Pizza is served by the slice (regular or square— aka Sicilian), Neapolitan-style (a 10- to 12-inch personal pie) or by the pie only (typically 18 inches for a large). Here are some favorites.
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LA BONBONNIERE
CIRCA 1930S
28 Eighth Avenue (bet. West 12th and Jane streets)
Old-school American diner with burgers and shakes and specializing in all-day breakfast: pancakes, French toast and omelets. Bring cash!
1226 Lexington Avenue (at East 83rd Street)
West 25th Street (bet. Sixth and Seventh avenues)
YINONG LI
CLASS OF 2025
BFA PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO
“I’VE BEEN LOOKING AT MY CLASSMATES’ ART ON SOCIAL MEDIA. I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THEIR INTERESTS AND EXPERTISE. I AM CURIOUS ABOUT THEIR DISTINCTIVE PERSONALITIES.”
CLUBS
AT SVA
ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENT UNION
Promoting Asian American awareness and education, encouraging our culture within the SVA community.
BLACK STUDENT UNION
Empowers, unites and shares knowledge among those who identify with the African diaspora.
CARTOON ALLIES
Its mission is to foster a spirit of camaraderie among cartoonists of all majors.
CHINESE STUDENT ORGANIZATION
This club provides a place for students to come together to develop and promote Chinese culture.
FIBER ARTS CLUB
This is a space for students to share and work on their fiber arts projects with fellow fiber artists.
FIGURE DRAWING CLUB
All majors who are interested in getting together to improve their drawing ability are invited to join.
GAMER GUILD
We focus on building stronger connections throughout all the departments with fellow gamers.
LA BODEGA
Provides an opportunity to learn and appreciate Latino/ Hispanic culture through games, music and food.
LGBTQ+ SVA
Provides students with a community space and a platform for them to be activists.
MUSIC CLUB
Presents an opportunity for members to share and discuss music and attend music events.
SVA COS
We talk about cosplans, prop making, sewing,
styling wigs, makeup, cosplay conventions and more.
SVA WAFFLE CLUB
Where Astute Food Friends Laugh at Entertainment. We gather together to watch a carefully curated movie selection and have a great time, no matter where we are.
VETERANS COALITION OF ARTS
A collective of veteran-artists whose work reflects their personal experiences, which have shaped their artistic practices.
WOMEN IN ANIMATION
We aim to inspire and motivate young female students in the community as well as create opportunities to learn about the industry.
VASA
Arts AssociationStudent
The Visual Arts Student Association (VASA) represents the interests and needs of students at SVA. It supports student clubs and student senators, as well as a variety of activities designed to help students interact and meet their peers. VASA officers and staff organize events such as the annual Halloween Party, the Holiday Bazaar craft fair and programs for Finals Week to reenergize students and promote wellness. Special events are also planned for seniors during Senior Week. Check flyers around campus for details on events or email vasa@sva.edu.
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Original NY EATS
JOE JUNIOR
SINCE (INTENSELY DEBATED) AROUND 1940
167 Third Avenue (at East 16th Street) The sign on the exterior of Joe Junior, featuring a rendering of a man licking his chops at the sight of a hamburger, may be the only indication of the signature dish at this low-key coffee shop. Inside, patrons will step back in time to find counter seating and discover the patties to be flavorful, juicy and—believe it or not— crumbly upon taking a bite.
BO KY
SINCE 1986
80 Bayard Street (bet. Mott and Mulberry streets) Supertasty, huge bowls of Chinese and Vietnamese noodles and broth.
HOP KEE
SINCE 1968
21 Mott Street (at Mosco Street) Classic Chinatown spot for Cantonese-American cuisine.
DIM SUM GO GO
SINCE 2000
5 East Broadway (bet. Oliver and Catherine streets)
What TO ORDER?
If you’re not already familiar, dim sum is a range of small portions of Chinese cuisine traditionally served for break- fast or lunch. Here are some dishes you might want to try.
Recommends
• Hot and sour soup
• Scallion pancakes
• Pork, vegetarian or duck spring rolls
• Fried shrimp balls
• Pan-fried pork dumplings
• Baked roast pork buns
• Cold sesame noodles
• Mushroom dumplings
• Steamed pork buns
• Chicken feet in black bean sauce
• Roast duck dumplings
• Sliced beef with young ginger
• Salt-and-pepper fried squid
• String beans in hot spices
• Sesame balls
THE SCULPTORCOMPLEAT
110 WEST 19TH STREET (BET. SIXTH AND SEVENTH AVENUES)
This comprehensive source of sculptural materials and tools is one of the largest sculptural materials suppliers in the world.
CANAL PLASTICS
CENTER
345 CANAL STREET (BET. WOOSTER AND GREENE STREETS)
This plastic and fabrication center works on small-scale projects for a host of industries and creatives. On offer are acrylic sheets, cubes, spheres, rods and tubes, and decorative sheets in multiple colors and special effects—and the accessories you’ll need to work with these materials. Visit the store and get inspired to work some plastics into your sculpture, installation or mixed-media work. Closed on weekends.
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“I’M EXCITED TO BE PART OF A ARTISTICLARGER COMMUNITY AND SEE HOW OTHER CREATIVES APPROACH THEIR CRAFT.”
ART
CASEY RUBBER STAMPS
322 EAST 11TH STREET (BET. FIRST AND SECOND AVENUES)
Floor-to-ceiling displays house more than 1,000 different stamps, from bananas to bears and beyond. The store also sells ink pads in 30-plus colors for various textures, including fabric. You can even have a custom stamp made up to 8x10 inches large.
SCRAP YARD
300 WEST. BROADWAY (BET. CANAL AND GRAND STREETS)
A graffiti shop with a history. In addition to paints, inks and markers, there are cool accessories, including hats and T-shirts. You can also purchase one-of-a-kind gifts, such as a 15.5-inch-tall replica of a water tower that you can add your own tags and street art to.
RADIO WSVA
WHAT’S
UP
STRANGE NOISES SEEM TO BE EMITTING FROM THE TOP FLOOR OF THE PHOTO BUILDING!
GOING ON
THERE?
What could they be—laughter, singing, synths or narration?
OH, YES, OF COURSE! It’s WSVA RADIO!
SVA’s student-run radio station is surfing the Internet’s sound waves to your ears 24/7 at wsvaradio.sva. edu. Students can book a time to host their own show—whether it is talk, music, comedy
or live DJing, WSVA is here to make your vision happen. The studio, open from 10am to 10pm Monday through Friday, is set up to broadcast live from our website worldwide. There is a full suite of DJ equipment for live mixing, a microphone for live performance and a friendly student staff member nearby to help with setup and equipment!
All photos this page: Open Mic Night, 2021
VOMAGAZINE
The Visual Opinion
(VO), which publishes six issues per year, was founded more than 20 years ago. This student-run magazine showcases student artwork from all departments and covers a diverse set of visual narratives and themes; an issue can focus on one topic, abstract or real, and another issue can be purely a visual exploration.
Like most publications, it is a work in progress and reflects the changing nature of the staff, the students and the times. Although the magazine’s issues are constantly changing, it is the team’s commitment to representing the students and staying focused on the SVA student voice that remain important tenets of the publication.
New York City
COOL , FPARKS UN
BRYANT PARK
BET. FIFTH AND SIXTH AVENUES, AND WEST 40TH AND WEST 42ND STREETS
Bryant Park—located adjacent to the New York Public Library and surrounded by iconic skyscrapers—is famous for its lush seasonal gardens, al fresco dining, holiday market, free activities and (believe it or not!) world-class restrooms.
MADISON SQUARE PARK
BET. FIFTH AND MADISON AVENUES, AND EAST 23RD AND EAST 26TH STREETS
This park, surrounded by landmark architecture (including the famous Flatiron Building) and vibrant businesses, is home to some of the world’s best art and horticulture exhibitions. It also features a public garden, an open-air museum, a dog park, a performance venue, an eatery, an arboretum.
CLAMPART MUSEUMS A RT GALLERIES AND
247 WEST 29TH STREET (BET. SEVENTH AND EIGHTH AVENUES)
Since 2000, ClampArt has been representing an array of emerging and mid-career artists of all media, with a specialization in photography. The gallery has a sizable collection of modern and contemporary paintings, prints and photographs from the early 20th century to the present.
GLADSTONE GALLERY
515 WEST 24TH STREET AND 530 WEST 21ST STREET (BOTH BET. 10TH AND 11TH AVENUES)
Gladstone Gallery is a leading contemporary art gallery with locations in New York, Los Angeles and Brussels. It represents more than 70 artists, as well as major foundations and estates, and has helped launch the careers of a number of noteworthy artists working today.
AMAZING VIEWS
Whitney Museum of American Art, 99 Gansevoort Steet (known informally as “The Whitney,” features 20th-century and contemporary art, particularly by living artists.
BEYOND MODERN
The Museum of Modern Art, 11 West 53rd Street, MoMA plays a major role in creating and obtaining modern art, and is frequently referred to as one of the world’s largest and most influential such museums.
DESIGN FOR ALL SEASONS
Museum of Arts and Design, 2 Columbus Circle, focuses on objects that relay contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art and design.
“I WANT TO GO TO THE MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES, AND FIND SOME GOOD PLACES TO EAT.”
GIZELLE
R K Y AR T MoRE PRINTED MATTER, INC.
STORES
B&H
420 NINTH AVENUE
(BET. WEST 33RD AND WEST 34TH STREETS)
A New York institution and one-stop shop for all your lens-based art needs, with expert customer service. The inventory includes new and used equipment— you can sell your old equipment here, too. And there’s a fun conveyor belt to see your order make its way to the cashiers.
231 11TH AVENUE (BET. WEST 25TH AND WEST 26TH STREETS)
SVA alumnus Sol LeWitt (1953 Illustration) was one of the working artists who helped establish this not-for-profit organization devoted to the dissemination and appreciation of artists’ books and related publications. You can browse its carefully curated selection of publications and attend lectures, book launches and exhibitions. Printed Matter also accepts submissions, should you get an itch to create your own book or zine.
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Winter 2022